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Group Fitness Instructor

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Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

Group Fitness Instructor

Requisition ID req34423
Working Title Group Fitness Instructor
Position Grade 09
Position Summary Leads and coordinates individual or group adult fitness/physical training sessions for a specified health and fitness program.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • CPR Certification required within 2 months of date of hire.
  • Discipline-specific licensures and/or certifications may be required for designated positions in this classification.
  • Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise. May require technical certification dependent on the instructional specialty (AFAA, ACE, NETA, NASM, etc.).

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Recreational Services (823A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type On-Call
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $18.81 - $24.52
Benefits Eligible This position is not benefits eligible
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 9/3/2025
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

-Official transcripts, High school diploma, or GED certificate will be required at the time of hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics. --This position will require a pre-employment criminal background check. Future and/or continued employment in the position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory background check, which is one that does not include any disqualifying findings.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

Salary : $19 - $25

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